Rustic Italian gem with acclaimed house-made pastas and a charming ambiance; easy reservations make it a standout.
Il Buco in Noho, a 30-year-old establishment, offers rustic charm and house-made pasta dishes, including torchio with dusk sausage and tagliatelle with black truffle.
Il Buco offers a rustic yet charming Italian dining experience, a veteran establishment in Noho that has maintained its allure for three decades. Known for its house-made pasta dishes, including noteworthy options like torchio with dusk sausage and tagliatelle with black truffle, the restaurant continues to be a sought-after destination. It's praised for providing excellent quality and a more accessible reservation experience compared to some other popular Italian spots, making it a reliable choice for a memorable meal.
Il Buco is celebrated for its authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, with a strong emphasis on house-made pasta dishes. Customers frequently recommend the pasta, with specific mentions of dishes like torchio with dusk sausage and tagliatelle with black truffle. The bread and olive oil also receive praise, contributing to a well-rounded positive dining experience.
"Customers highly recommend Il Buco for its pasta dishes, with specific mentions of torchio with dusk sausage and tagliatelle with black truffle. The bread and olive oil are also highlighted as particularly enjoyable."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Il Buco, often recommending it for its authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, particularly its pasta dishes. It's noted for being a reliable choice that lives up to its reputation, offering good quality and accessibility for reservations.
Important Note
One user pointed out that while Il Buco is a great cozy-romantic option, it serves Italian food, which was explicitly excluded in the original post they were responding to. Another user mentioned it's not owned by an actual Italian but by someone from the Hamptons, though still considered it great.
"This user mentioned il Buco as a personal favorite in the East Village area."
Positive"The commenter recommends il buco for special occasions, describing it as a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant. They note that walk-ins are possible, especially at the bar, and suggest that now is a good time to visit as the clientele is less busy."
Positive"The user who initially recommended Il Buco acknowledged they had just read the exclusion of Italian food."
Neutral"Il Buco is mentioned as a restaurant that one "can't miss.""
Positive"This user pointed out that Il Buco is Italian, which was explicitly excluded in the original post."
Neutral"This user agreed that Il Buco is cozy-romantic, but then pointed out that the original post specifically excluded Italian food, which Il Buco is."
Neutral"This user suggested Il Buco, noting it's more cozy-romantic than fancy-romantic."
Positive"Il Buco was mentioned by a user as a place to consider for a dinner."
Neutral"Il Buco was recommended as a dining option for the anniversary."
Neutral"The commenter strongly suggests Il Buco."
Positive"il buco is mentioned as a restaurant suggestion for lunch."
Neutral"This user recommended Il buco for its bread and olive oil."
Positive"Il Buco is mentioned to not be owned by an actual Italian, but rather by a "rich lady from the Hamptons," though the user still considers it great."
Positive"Il Buco is recommended for its pasta dishes."
Positive"Il Buco is recommended as a regional Italian restaurant, noted to be mostly owned by Italians and not having a "cookie cutter" menu."
Positive"The user recommends il buco, stating it is a great restaurant."
Positive"Il Buco is recommended, with a specific suggestion to request a table in the cellar for a more memorable experience."
Positive"Il Buco is suggested as a restaurant that might offer better food quality compared to Palma or Crazy Pizza, but is not recommended for the specific "memorable experience" requested for a younger person."
Neutral"Il Buco is suggested as a restaurant very close to the Public Hotel and worth checking out for a birthday dinner."
Positive"The user considers Il Buco an "oldie that still got it," praising it as great and easy to get a reservation for."
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